08/31/2026
I suggest holding the hug at least until your first yawn. That is your body signaling that your nervous system is relaxing out of fight or flight and is feeling safer. Hold it for as long as you need. You may even feel the urge to stretch. Roll with it. Give your body the movement it needs.
You are valuable. You are loved. You are worth the effort it takes to heal and the strength it takes to keep choosing to live. You have purpose.
Cher
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Cherylyn Tanner RN, Psychotherapist
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***This post is for informational purposes only and is not meant as a treatment directive or a replacement for support from your personal healthcare providers.